Sky's Reese sets WNBA rookie record
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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese made WNBA history Thursday afternoon, becoming the only rookie in league history to to record seven straight double-doubles.
Reese reached the plateau in a matinee Thursday against the Dallas Wings, achieving the mark with a rebound and put back in the third quarter. Reese finished with 16 points and 18 rebounds in an 8-72 victory.
Reese came into the matchup averaging 12.1 points and and 10.2 rebounds in 13 games on the season.
The 22-year-old was selected No. 7 overall out of LSU in this spring's WNBA Draft after winning a National Championship in 2023.